Comparison

MapPath vs Helloways

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MapPath

This app allows you to record trips, measure distances, and establish directions on a map. It provides live tracking information like speed and altitude, and supports importing/exporting data in various formats. It offers advanced options for map types, traffic, and points of interest.

Highlights
  • Record trips with live speed and altitude data
  • Measure distances, areas, and perimeters
  • Establish directions with up to 30 steps
  • Import/export tracks and measures in KML, GPX, CSV
  • Display multiple tracks and measures simultaneously
  • Customizable map types and display options
Features
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***** STANDARD VERSION ***** This version of MapPath has 2 restrictions : - you can not record a trip more than a minute - you can not add more than 4 points in your measures The PRO version has no restrictions. ***** STANDARD VERSION ***** MapPath is an easy-to-use app allowing you to record your trips. It displays your track, your position and live information such as your speed, altitude and average speed/pace. MapPath is also an utility that allows you to establish directions, measure distances, surface areas and perimeters by dragging pins (points) on the map. # GPS Tracker Features : - record your run: time, distance, altitude, speed, average speed, average pace - pause and resume recording as needed - display your track on the map - display charts of your altitude, speed and pace - location and heading tracking - cut portion of the track - display simultaneously several tracks on the map - change color of each track on the map # Measures Features : - directions up to 30 steps - measure distances, surface areas and perimeters using pins (points) on the map - add point to your measure by taping and holding the map - display simultaneously several measures on the map - change color of each measure on the map # Import / Export Features : - import and export tracks and measures as KML, KMZ, ITN, GPX and CSV files # Options : - gps accuracy options - system of units options - map types selection : Apple standard & satellite (3D) maps, OpenStreetMap, OpenSeaMap and custom maps - options to show Traffic and Points of Interest # And also : - Dark Mode - Split View and Slide Over multitasking on iPad - Widgets and Live Activities displaying informations about your current location or current tracking directly from your lock screen, home screen or the Dynamic Island (since iPhone 14) MapPath use iCloud to automatically keep in sync your tracks and measures across your devices. If you have any problem, suggestion, please feel free to contact me at contact@julienroze.fr Note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Helloways

Discover and navigate verified hiking trails and micro-adventures, many accessible by public transport. Record your routes, follow downloaded GPS files, and explore thousands of curated itineraries. Enjoy offline access and precise maps for a secure outdoor experience.

Highlights
  • GPS trail recording
  • Import GPS files
  • Offline navigation
  • Curated trail catalog
  • Share hike photos
  • Vector maps
Features
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GPS de randonnée et catalogue d’idées de randos & micro-aventures labellisées et sécurisées, Helloways est l’application partenaire de la Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre, ainsi que de centaines d’offices de tourisme et parcs naturels. Helloways vous permet de découvrir les merveilles naturelles autour des grandes villes françaises et belges : Paris, Bruxelles, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Nantes, Strasbourg, Lille, Angoulême... Toutes accessibles en transport en commun ! Partez l’esprit libre et dans une démarche durable. Avec l’appli Helloways : - Enregistrez votre sortie randonnée et récupérez votre tracé GPS - Lisez un fichier GPS que vous avez téléchargé sur un autre site/app et bénéficiez de la puissance de notre technologie et de nos cartes pour votre rando - Naviguez sur l’un des 2000 itinéraires de notre catalogue, même sans données mobiles - Partagez les photos de vos randos Avec l’abonnement CLUB à 39,90 € / an, vous accédez aussi aux itinéraires mythiques : GR20®, Tour du Mont-Blanc, Chemin de Stevenson, Trans’Bleausarde, Chemin de Saint Guilhem, Tour du Pic Saint-Loup, Tour de Belle-Ile-en-Mer, Haute Traversée de Belledonne, Tour des Écrins, Tour des Aiguilles Rouges... Vous accédez aussi au catalogue payant de la FFRandonnée. Pourquoi choisir Helloways ? - Des itinéraires de randonnée vérifiés sur le terrain et sécurisés, dont ceux de la Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre - 70 % du montant de votre abonnement est reversé pour l’entretien des sentiers et des balisages. Helloways est la seule app à proposer un modèle vertueux pour l’environnement et les acteurs de la randonnée pédestre. - Des randonnées & micro-aventures proches des grandes villes et accessibles en transport en commun, pour vivre la nature sans prendre sa voiture - Des circuits à la demi-journée ou sur plusieurs jours, pour tous les niveaux et toutes les envies - Téléchargez les itinéraires en mode “hors-ligne” pour les parcourir sans données mobiles et économisez votre batterie - Des cartes vectorielles ultra-précises pour ne pas se perdre - Une application mobile sexy et moderne, facile à utiliser Ils en parlent : Le Monde, TF1, The National Geographic (France), Geo, Brut, le Nouvel Obs, 20 Minutes... Vous avez une question ? Lisez notre FAQ : https://www.ennaturesimone.com/support-faq-helloways/ Suivez-nous sur les réseaux sociaux • Facebook : facebook.com/HellowaysFrance • Twitter : twitter.com/hellowaysfr • Instagram : @hellowaysapp

Screenshots

MapPath4 screens
Helloways4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MapPath at 71% against Helloways's 27%. Helloways's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MapPath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Helloways sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $38.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapPath ships an update every 5 weeks, Helloways every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MapPath versus Helloways: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapPathHelloways
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews — better27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien RozéHelloways

Customer experience

MapPath

Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%

Helloways

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral18.2%
Negative54.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MapPath

One-time1
  • Full version$1.99
3 purchases

Helloways

Subscriptions1
  • Club Helloways$38.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pack Starter$9.99
  • Pack Hiker$24.99

Questions

Is MapPath free?
MapPath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Helloways free?
Helloways is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MapPath or Helloways have ads?
Neither MapPath nor Helloways shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MapPath or Helloways?
MapPath ships an update every 5 weeks, and Helloways every 6 weeks. Most recently, MapPath was updated on October 24, 2026 and Helloways on October 27, 2026.

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